Doheny Saloon

If your looking for a dive bar that’s on a dark street hidden behind a Chinese restaurant a few blocks away from the beach this would be it!
This is a pretty small little place that has 2 pool tables and a little stage area in the back.
Kinda random but wile I was here I payed a visit to the bathroom where the employee asked me if I had good eyes because he couldn’t see how to put the paper towels in the dispenser I felt bad for the dude seeing that he had an eye patch so I did it for him he thanked me and that was that.
Overall this is a alright bar nothing to special other than a dive the beer was cold and they had liquor I was satisfied.
The bar is also CASH ONLY so make sure you have some Benjamin’s handy because well it’s always good to have some money on you anyway. If your in need of some cash they also have an ATM in the back so you’ll be good.
One of the best parts of visiting here had to be the message that was displayed on the curb out front to help the drunk people from tripping on it.
We might come here again but definitely wouldn’t seek out coming here as it’s really nothing special.

This is just a very typical dive bar as described. 21 and over only even know they serve food.
Service… uh… Just don’t expect any. Just belly up to the bar and order… They will get to you when time permits. Down to earth crowd. A little grizzly… but fun I guess. If you are a germaphobe… uh not for you. Careful with late night driving from that area. There used to be a chinese restaurant next to it which is now a Cox Store. The OC Sheriff can pick you off very easy. Have a designated driver. I don’t agree with the single $ rating. It’s moderate price for this type of place. Trying to impress a date? You will impress them right out of your life.
3 stars? I like the dive bar scene… Great for people watching and I can walk to and from my beach house.

Only rating a 1 star because I have a strong feeling they switch the booze in their bottles. Multiple people ordered Sailor the night of our visit — yes, we know the taste of Jerry — and what we got was a cocktail that tasted like a bottle of Prestige Rum purchased from Smart & Final right next door to the bar. If you have ever made the mistake of purchasing Prestige you would never forget the taste either. I hope I am wrong — head on in and find out for yourself.
Will give props to the DJ that night who made it an entertaining evening for sure.

LOVE coming here after a day of work I get to people watch and always leave with a good time and a story… great service

A great local dive bar in Capo Beach. Friendly people and staff. Great affordable drinks. Free burgers on Sunday (Yes, you have to grill them yourself!). Tamales on sale and sandwiches. Darts, pool, and sometimes punk bands. Yes, the place does have an older clientele, but so what?! Older people have the right to have fun and a drink now and then too! It’s a workingman’s bar and is a refreshing break from many of the other pretentious bars in South Orange County. A true gem in the rough!

I’ve had some time to think about this and I hate giving places a low rating. However, it just kept bugging me and I thought I better update this review for a more accurate description of my experience.
First of all, yes, the people who go here are definitely friendly. Friendly from the scale of «howdy-​neighbor friendly» to the «creepy-​old-​perv kind of friendly». If you’ve never been to a place that’s kind of hillbilly then look no further! This is it. It was ridiculous the first time around but it’s still entertaining. There are a bunch of weird characters who come here but hey, it’s an interesting experience. The biggest jerks were probably some of the older men in their 60s who crossed lines and boundaries. I wasn’t planning on drinking but since I was so uncomfortable, I started chugging so I can relax and put up with harassment or unwanted attention. My fiancé and I just decided that going home and never coming back was a better way to deal with that. It just wasn’t our scene… But for those who are looking for a bar for a bit older, less classier folks — this might be the place for you. This is where I would picture Jeff Foxworthy and his friends would hang out.
Maybe it’s not usually that bad. I have to admit I’ve only been here once or twice but it was enough. I can tell that there are regulars who come here often. It seems like it’s their second home and that’s alright! Good for them to have a place they can just unwind and do whatever. I would never take a date here though, unless you’re trying to turn them off or get rid of them.
The mixed drinks were great. They were strong and they were fairly priced. Bartender was alright but she looked like she needed a drink too.